Duplicate of Holy Land

Question 1

A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem. Location of many Biblical events. .Rich in olive trees

Accepted Answer

Mount of Olives

Question 2

Shallow, narrow river where John baptized people.

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Jordan

Question 3

Where Jesus was born

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Bethlehem

Question 4

Oldest major church in the Holy Land located in Bethlehem. Silver star marks Jesus' birth site

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Church of the Nativity

Question 5

The capital of Israel. Home to 3 major religions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

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Jerusalem

Question 6

Site of Jesus' crucifixion. Located outside the city walls of Jerusalem. Name means "skull."

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Golgotha

Question 7

One of the holiest sites in the world. The only remnant of the temple. "Place of Weeping."

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Wailing Wall, Western Wall

Question 8

Located in the center of Galilee. Hometown of Jesus as a youth.

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Nazareth

Question 9

Islamic shrine on the Temple Mount

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Dome of the Rock

Question 10

Lowest point in the world. Nothing can live in it.

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Dead Sea

Question 11

A lake surrounded by mountains. The region around the lake is volcanic.

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Galilee

Question 12

Fishing Village on the north shore of Sea of Galilee. Center of the activities of Jesus.

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Capernaum

Question 13

Where Jesus prayed to his father hours before his crucifixion. Name means "Oil press."

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Garden of Gethsemane

Question 14

Church that monuments the place of crucifixion and tomb of Jesus. Name means small room.

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of the Resurrection

Question 15

Israel's National Museum. Houses the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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Israel Museum

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